Compare 2014 Audi A5 vs 2014 BMW 4-Series vs 2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2014 Audi A5
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2014 BMW 4-Series
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2014 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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2-Door Convertible Automatic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium 24 32 $41,387 $44,500
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus 24 32 $41,387 $44,500
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic FrontTrak 2.0T Prestige 24 32 $41,387 $44,500
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 20 29 $43,338 $46,600
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 29 $43,338 $46,600
A5 2-Door Convertible Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 20 29 $43,338 $46,600
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium 20 29 $37,386 $40,200
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 20 29 $37,386 $40,200
A5 2-Door Coupe Automatic quattro 2.0T Prestige 20 29 $37,386 $40,200
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 2.0T Premium 22 32 $36,270 $39,000
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 2.0T Premium Plus 22 32 $36,270 $39,000
A5 2-Door Coupe Manual quattro 2.0T Prestige 22 32 $36,270 $39,000
RS 5 2-Door Convertible 16 22 $72,448 $77,900
RS 5 2-Door Coupe 16 23 $64,728 $69,600
S5 2-Door Convertible Premium Plus 18 26 $56,172 $60,400
S5 2-Door Convertible Prestige 18 26 $56,172 $60,400
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Premium Plus 18 28 $49,662 $53,400
S5 2-Door Coupe Automatic Prestige 18 28 $49,662 $53,400
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium Plus 17 26 $48,360 $52,000
S5 2-Door Coupe Manual Prestige 17 26 $48,360 $52,000
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2-Door Conv 428i RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD 23 34 $44,850 $48,750
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i RWD SULEV 23 34 $44,850 $48,750
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD 21 33 $46,690 $50,750
4 Series 2-Door Conv 428i xDrive AWD SULEV 21 33 $46,690 $50,750
4 Series 2-Door Conv 435i RWD 20 30 $50,510 $54,900
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD 23 35 $37,260 $40,500
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i RWD SULEV 23 35 $37,260 $40,500
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD 22 33 $39,100 $42,500
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 428i xDrive AWD SULEV 22 33 $39,100 $42,500
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i RWD 22 32 $42,320 $46,000
4 Series 2-Door Coupe 435i xDrive AWD 20 30 $44,160 $48,000
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2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD 22 31 $35,526 $38,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC 19 27 $42,641 $45,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD 20 28 $40,781 $43,850
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD 13 19 $58,358 $62,750
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD 22 31 $33,713 $36,250
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD 22 31 $33,294 $35,800
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC 20 27 $37,061 $39,850
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC 20 27 $36,642 $39,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD 20 29 $39,153 $42,100
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD 13 19 $56,033 $60,250
Pricing
Invoice Price
$41,387
$44,850
$35,526
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$44,500
$48,750
$38,200
Monthly Payment Estimate
$742 / month
$813 / month
$637 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
8.2
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
Supple and sleek, the Audi A5 coupe and convertible get more rational to us as they reach into S5 and RS 5 territory. The 2014 BMW 4-Series stays resolutely in the same orbit as the last 3er two-door: everything's just a little better than it was, except its steering and its styling. For those who have a want a value-oriented car that projects the right image, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes a lot of sense.
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Fuel Economy
City
24 mpg 23 mpg 22 mpg
Highway
32 mpg 34 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in)
40 40.4 37
Passenger Volume (ft³)
81 - 81
Front Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.3 54
Second Leg Room (in)
31.9 33.1 33
Passenger Capacity
4 4 4
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 42.2 41.7
Second Head Room (in)
36.3 37.1 35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
46.8 49.8 50.3
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
182.1 182.6 180.7
Height, Overall (in)
54.4 54.5 54.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.1 62.8 61.1
Wheelbase (in)
108.3 110.6 108.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73 71.9 69.7
Track Width, Front (in)
62.6 60.8 61
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
10.2 7.8 11.7
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 13 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 11.8 11.8
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.1 15.8 17.4
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
37.4 37.1 35.6
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P225/50VR17 P225/45HR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/40HR18 P225/50VR17 P245/40HR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3880 3965 3538
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 17 X 7.5 17 X 8.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 X 8.5 17 X 7.5 17 X 7.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150 170 150
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 900 -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
258 @ 1500 255 @ 1250 229 @ 2000
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/121 2.0 L/122 1.8 L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 4450 240 @ 5000 201 @ 5500
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
27 27 25 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
32 34 31 (Est)
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
24 23 22 (Est)
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.44 - 0.63 4.71 4.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.61 3.15 3.07
Trans Type
8 8 7
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.38 0.67 -
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.92 3.29 3.42
Trans Order Code
NA 2TB NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.50 0.84 0.73
Trans Description Cont.
CVT w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- 3.14 2.86
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.67 1.37
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.00 0.82
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- 2.11 1.92
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- 1.29 1.00
Summary
Vehicle Name
Audi A5 BMW 4 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Body Style
FrontTrak Cabriolet Convertible Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.7 (Est) 6.7 (Est) 7.3 (Est)
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
- - 6.0 (Est)
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
- -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- -
Rollover Rating
- -

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